The militia is a voluntary force not associated or under the control of the States except when called out; a permanent or long standing force would be entirely different in make-up and call.


The Federalist (9 January 1788)

Alexander Hamilton Quotes

The militia is a voluntary force not associated or under the control of the States except when called out; a permanent or long standing force would...

The militia is a voluntary force not associated or under the control of the States except when called out; a permanent or long standing force would...

The militia is a voluntary force not associated or under the control of the States except when called out; a permanent or long standing force would...

The militia is a voluntary force not associated or under the control of the States except when called out; a permanent or long standing force would...